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Variations during mutations of meiotic recombinations are:

A

random and directionless

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small and directional

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random, small and directional

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random and directional

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Solution

The correct option is A random and directionless
Variations and its causes:

Differences in the characteristics seen in the individuals of the species is called variation which may arise due to mutations. Mutations are sudden changes in the DNA that can arise during genetic recombination in meiosis and it can happen in any direction.

Final answer

a. random and directionless

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